Peanut Butter Eggs Pretzel Cups (Printer-friendly)

Salty pretzel crust and creamy peanut butter filling, topped with smooth chocolate. A favorite festive treat.

# What You Need:

→ Pretzel Crust

01 - 1 cup salted pretzels, finely crushed
02 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

→ Peanut Butter Filling

04 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
07 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Chocolate Topping

08 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
09 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil

→ Decoration (optional)

10 - Colored sprinkles
11 - Flaky sea salt

# Steps:

01 - Line a 12-cup mini muffin tin with paper liners.
02 - Combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a medium mixing bowl until evenly moistened.
03 - Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of the pretzel mixture into each liner and press firmly to form an even base.
04 - Freeze the pretzel bases for 10 minutes to set.
05 - In a separate bowl, beat peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until fully smooth.
06 - Place about 1 tablespoon of the peanut butter mixture onto each chilled pretzel crust and smooth gently with a spoon.
07 - Using a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring between bursts, until glossy and smooth.
08 - Spoon melted chocolate over each peanut butter layer to fully cover.
09 - Garnish with colored sprinkles or flaky sea salt if desired.
10 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until the chocolate is set.
11 - Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • Delightful combination of salty pretzel crunch and sweet peanut butter filling.
  • Easy to make with simple ingredients and minimal baking.
  • Perfect for special occasions like Easter or as a quick homemade dessert.
  • Vegetarian-friendly and adaptable for gluten-free or nut-free diets.
02 -
  • Use paper liners in the mini muffin tin for easy removal and clean presentation.
  • Press the pretzel crust firmly to ensure it holds together when set.
  • Microwave chocolate in short bursts and stir well to avoid overheating.
  • Refrigerate sufficiently to let the chocolate topping fully harden for a crisp snap.
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